Futterwithtrees Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I have just changed the settings on my computer and monitor to reduce glare and brightness. Unsurprisingly the way my images now appear has changed. Many look too saturated with colour and also appear too dull even though they have been accepted by QC both on this site and on other stock sites. Obviously in many respects these are subjective observations but is there an unexpensive way to ensure standardisation of brightness and colour saturation levels etc to make them more universally acceptable. i may not have presented my question is a very coherent way but I hope you understand what i mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Maybe Google monitor calibration? However it cannot be done without a hardware tool. And your monitor must be capable to reach an acceptable standard for photography. I use the XRite i1 Display pro which is really good and quite cheap at around 175 GBP My displays are Dell and Eizo. wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 I'm not advocating it as a policy, but if you don't have a calibratable monitor (I don't think all are) or don't want to shell out, I've found the built-in setup tool in Windows to be adequate for stock. It's not true calibration though and it's not good enough for critical printing- if I want a decent colour inkjet I have to test and correct by eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Chapman Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 18 hours ago, wiskerke said: Maybe Google monitor calibration? However it cannot be done without a hardware tool. And your monitor must be capable to reach an acceptable standard for photography. I use the XRite i1 Display pro which is really good and quite cheap at around 175 GBP My displays are Dell and Eizo. wim Wim, I've got the same device. Out of interest what luminance level do you choose? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, M.Chapman said: Wim, I've got the same device. Out of interest what luminance level do you choose? Mark I don't remember. It must be visible somewhere. Probably around 110 cd/m2. I'll see if I can check that somewhere after dinner ;-) wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 2 minutes ago, wiskerke said: I'll see if I can check that somewhere after dinner ;-) wim Alcohol dilates the pupils, Wim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Chapman Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 2 hours ago, wiskerke said: I don't remember. It must be visible somewhere. Probably around 110 cd/m2. I'll see if I can check that somewhere after dinner ;-) wim I left mine set to "native" and my monitor is set to max brightness so I'm somewhat brighter than that, but I do work in a reasonably lit room. It's an interesting question these days, with many usages being on-line is the recommended level of 80-120cd/m2 still valid? Do my images look too dark too you? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 1 hour ago, M.Chapman said: I left mine set to "native" and my monitor is set to max brightness so I'm somewhat brighter than that, but I do work in a reasonably lit room. It's an interesting question these days, with many usages being on-line is the recommended level of 80-120cd/m2 still valid? Do my images look too dark too you? Mark My Dells (now ancient 2410-s) are set to native also, which is around 5600. The Eizo is set at 5500 and 100 cd/m2. The Dells are in a somewhat brighter spot and are at 115 cd. In order to achieve 115cd I have to lower the brightness slider of the monitor to 18%. The contrast is at 50% where it should be. Calibrating the Eizo works slightly differently, but I also had to bring down the brightness a bit manually. I may have to adjust the Eizo when I move that computer, because I set it relative to the ambient light. Your images look fine to me. wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.Chapman Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 15 minutes ago, wiskerke said: Your images look fine to me. wim Thanks Wim - that's good to know. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denden Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 will tv work as computer monitor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, denden said: will tv work as computer monitor? No not for editing. Just for viewing is ok, but then you do not need a computer. wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denden Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Many thanks, Wim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denden Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Apparently I have to buy a new monitor (not a TV) My Eizo 24inch and has done well but after lots of years it has done in. Any suggestions will be appreciated. denden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiskerke Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 This advice is not bad. wim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denden Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Wim...your advice is not only not bad it's great...EIZO2730 looks good...thanks again...decisions make me nervous :-) denden Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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